He was born June 6, 1939, in Deemston Boro, a son of the late Lewis E. and Hazel E. Christopher Buckingham.
Norman worked as a security supervisor for ArcelorMittal Steel Company in Ohio.
On May 28, 1957, he married Jean Harshman, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, David (Sherri) Buckingham and Dale (Christine) Buckingham; three grandchildren, Christopher, Courtney and Adam; a brother, L. Elwood Buckingham and a sister, Darla Ostovic.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, the hour of funeral services in the Behm Funeral Home, 1477 Jefferson Rd., Jefferson, PA 15344, Gregory P. Rohanna, supervisor, with Rev. Dr. William Parker officiating. Interment will follow in Jefferson Cemetery, Jefferson. Condolences may be expressed online at www.behm-funeralhomes.com.